Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ADVANCE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS AND CATS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SHELTERING, MEDICAL CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE EVERY ANIMAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND A PERMANENT, LOVING HOME THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
- Income
- $7.0 million
- Spending
- $5.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 15.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 36%
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 393
- Highest pay
- $247,729, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 44% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $4.1 million spent. SINCE 2006, CASPCA HAS CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINED A 90% OR HIGHER LIVE RELEASE RATE, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR EVERY HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMAL IN OUR CARE. AS THE CONTRACTED PUBLIC SHELTER FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY, WE OFFER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE SHELTER INTAKE AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THEM. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.IN 2025, CASPCA: PERFORMED 3,268 SURGERIES ADOPTED OUT 2,600 PETS REUNITED 369 LOST PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES TRANSFERRED IN 676 AT-RISK ANIMALS FROM 45 DIFFERENT SHELTERS DISTRIBUTED OVER 25,000 POUNDS OF PET FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED ACHIEVED A 96% LIVE RELEASE RATEOUR VISION IS A FUTURE WHERE EVERY ANIMAL THRIVES WITHIN A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY. WITH THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE CONTINUE TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THE RESIDENTS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (New York, NY), EIN 13-1623829. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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